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Method and system for generating an alert based on car seat use detection

  • US 8,816,845 B2
  • Filed: 08/30/2011
  • Issued: 08/26/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/30/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • detecting physical presence of an object within a car seat;

    determining that a proximity threshold between a mobile device and the car seat is satisfied based on the detected physical presence of the object, range information associated with the mobile device, or a combination thereof;

    generating a notification message, in response to the detected physical presence of the object, to indicate the presence of the object in the car seat based on the determination; and

    initiating transmission of the notification message to another mobile device based on the mobile device being outside of a predetermined proximity.

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